How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN162 - Solution &1 already exists. Delete existing solution first

/SMB/SC_MAIN162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Solution &1 already exists. Delete existing solution first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN162 - Solution &1 already exists. Delete existing solution first ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN162 Solution &1 already exists. Delete existing solution first typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Solution Manager when you are trying to create a new solution that has the same identifier (name or ID) as an existing one. This can happen when you are attempting to create a new solution or project that conflicts with an existing entry in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Solution Name/ID: The primary cause of this error is that you are trying to create a solution with a name or ID that already exists in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP systems enforce data integrity, which means that duplicate entries for certain key identifiers are not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Delete the Existing 
  Solution:
  
  If the existing solution is no longer needed, you can delete it. To do this:
  Navigate to the solution management area in your